Jerry Sandusky was back in a court room today for the first hearing of his appeal.
His attorneys argued they did not have enough time to prepare for trial, but admit they have still found nothing that would change their strategy.
The hour and a half hearing ended with no decision from the judge. Sandusky’s attorneys argued everything from a broken copier to a packed court schedule as reasons for a new trial, but prosecutors say they are confident his conviction and essential life sentence will stand.
A gaunt and pale Jerry Sandusky played no part in his first appeal hearing . He listened as his attorneys argued his 30-60 year sentence should be thrown out.
Among other things his defense claims they were not given enough time to prepare for trial. Sandusky was arrested in November 2011 and found guilty of sexually abusing ten boys by June.
Even though his attorney admitted they have found no new evidence that would have changed their strategy - they still believe his conviction should be thrown out.
“The mere fact that he was prevented from preparing would be enough to reverse it - because that made trial subject to structural error”
Prosecutors questioned how much of the 12,000 pages of information the defense claims they had to sort through was actually relevant, comparing it to the equivalent of one file box.
“I mean anybody can go through 1 box of info and prepare for trial. Mr. Amendola had ample opportunity to develop info he needed, utilize it at trial but he was just overcome by true victims, he was overcome by that.”
The judge did not make an immediate ruling.
As Sandusky left to make the 31/2 hour trip back to his home prison his attorney used a basketball reference to explain the former football coach's shot at an appeal.
“This would be a long 3 point shot for me, it's a long 3 pointer - but some of those go in.”
Sandusky's wife, a son and about ten other supporters were in the court room. He smiled at them as they walked in.
If the judge denies this appeal or does not throw out the charges, Sandusky has said he'll appeal to the Supreme Court.
His attorneys argued they did not have enough time to prepare for trial, but admit they have still found nothing that would change their strategy.
The hour and a half hearing ended with no decision from the judge. Sandusky’s attorneys argued everything from a broken copier to a packed court schedule as reasons for a new trial, but prosecutors say they are confident his conviction and essential life sentence will stand.
A gaunt and pale Jerry Sandusky played no part in his first appeal hearing . He listened as his attorneys argued his 30-60 year sentence should be thrown out.
Among other things his defense claims they were not given enough time to prepare for trial. Sandusky was arrested in November 2011 and found guilty of sexually abusing ten boys by June.
Even though his attorney admitted they have found no new evidence that would have changed their strategy - they still believe his conviction should be thrown out.
“The mere fact that he was prevented from preparing would be enough to reverse it - because that made trial subject to structural error”
Prosecutors questioned how much of the 12,000 pages of information the defense claims they had to sort through was actually relevant, comparing it to the equivalent of one file box.
“I mean anybody can go through 1 box of info and prepare for trial. Mr. Amendola had ample opportunity to develop info he needed, utilize it at trial but he was just overcome by true victims, he was overcome by that.”
The judge did not make an immediate ruling.
As Sandusky left to make the 31/2 hour trip back to his home prison his attorney used a basketball reference to explain the former football coach's shot at an appeal.
“This would be a long 3 point shot for me, it's a long 3 pointer - but some of those go in.”
Sandusky's wife, a son and about ten other supporters were in the court room. He smiled at them as they walked in.
If the judge denies this appeal or does not throw out the charges, Sandusky has said he'll appeal to the Supreme Court.